Negligence in women’s health care
Due to today’s busy lifestyle, women often forget to take care of themselves. While they pay attention to skin care, they are often negligent in cleaning the vagina. It is very important to keep the pH level of the vagina balanced, because it is related to its health. Due to wrong lifestyle, unhealthy habits or carelessness in cleanliness, the pH level of the vagina can become unbalanced, which can cause many problems. According to the National Institutes of Health, a healthy vagina’s pH level is usually acidic (3.8 to 4.5), which is very important. An article published on NCBI explains that the pH level of the vagina creates a protective, acidic environment, which prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and yeast.
Mistakes that affect vaginal pH levels
If you do not clean your vagina, you may have to face many problems. It is true that the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, but this does not mean that its cleaning should be completely ignored. It is necessary to clean the vagina with plain water daily.
Some women wash their private parts more. Health experts believe that excessive cleaning can worsen the pH level. Additionally, scented sprays or pads should not be used, as this may increase the risk of infection.
Wearing tight fitting jeans or synthetic clothes can also be harmful for the skin. Wearing such clothes, especially in the vaginal area, prevents sweat from coming out, which increases moisture and increases the risk of infection.
Women should pay special attention to vaginal cleanliness during periods. Some women use the same pad for a long time, which is not right. This can cause bacteria to grow rapidly and the risk of infection increases.
Smoking also has a negative impact on reproductive health, which can affect vaginal pH levels.
How to maintain vaginal pH level?
Use plain water to clean the vagina.
Always wear cotton underwear.
Consume probiotic foods to keep vaginal bacteria balanced.
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